today in black history

June 27, 2025

Poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first Black writers to crossover to white audiences, was born in 1872 in Dayton, Ohio.

Today in Black America - June 27

POSTED: June 27, 2025, 10:30 am

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The Associated Press

Live updates: Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s bill found to violate Senate rules

Democrats are trying to figure out what to do about John Fetterman. One of them is stepping up

Supreme Court meets Friday to decide 6 remaining cases, including birthright citizenship


USA Today

Supreme Court is dropping the rest of its decisions in one final swoop

Suspect of Minnesota lawmaker shooting to appear in federal court

Hitting snags, Trump pushes Senate to pass big tax bill before July 4



The Washington Post

Republicans’ tax bill would water down a century-old gun law

The trade war hit. These U.S. ports felt the crush of Trump’s tariffs.

Trump officials plan to resettle 1,000 Afrikaners while blocking other refugees


The New York Times

Republicans Prepare to Open ‘Pandora’s Box’ of Budget Gimmicks

Canadian Citizen Dies at ICE Detention Center in Florida

Senate Republicans Reprise Push to Pay for Tax Cuts by Slashing Food Stamps



NJ.com

N.J. teacher’s iPhone revealed disturbing secret that led to his arrest, authorities say

Newark Airport saw big drop in passenger volume in May. Will it bounce back this summer?

N.J. university switches to remote classes due to heat, power problems


The Los Angeles Times

‘You gonna let him die?’ Agents pile on protester, who convulses and struggles to breathe


Trump administration restores funds for HIV prevention following outcry


More officers at California ‘rape club’ prison charged as sexual abuse scandal widens


The Chicago Sun-Times


Chicago cop who inadvertently shot and killed his partner has a lengthy disciplinary record in a short career

10 years after winning marriage equality, LGBTQ+ Chicagoans look back on their fight — and ahead

New online platform offers educators tools to support student mental health



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


3 years after closure, Atlanta Medical Center faces wrecking ball


Republicans push for election skeptics to oversee Atlanta-area voting


What Georgia’s Public Service Commission primary says about the general election




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